Thursday, March 15, 2012

Much like Dr. Suess and Pixar, the Training Dresser by Peter Bristol ($1600) is intended for
more than one audience. The informative drawers create an engaging
dresser for kids and an iconic furniture piece for parents.

This American made, hand crafted cabinet is finished with conversion varnish, and the
drawers are maple plywood, dovetailed and finished with clear catalyzed
lacquer for additional durability. The drawers are then packaged with care in Eastern Washington
by Mountain View Cabinetry. So, not only will you be getting a unique dresser for your child, you'll be getting a sturdy, built to last piece of art. And if that doesn't do it for you, the dresser comes in one design for girls (with skirts and tanks), one
for boys (with shorts and t-shirts)! Too cute, right?

Here's to hoping that your children will love these unique drawers so much, they'll be willing to put their clothing away themselves!

Wednesday, March 7, 2012

We stumbled onto this article from Home Yet featuring one of our favorite furniture manufacturers here at Bobby Berk Home, Rick Lovegrove from G. Romano. If you read our posts on Facebook, receive our emailers, follow us on Pinterest (yes, we're fans of social media here) then you know that we love the products from G. Romano. They have a variety of fantastic pieces, from mid-century modern tufted sofas to down filled sectionals. Their endless configurations and fabric options make them a fantastic choice when looking for your new piece, which is often a difficult decision to make. Keep reading to see what tips and suggestions he has for choosing the right sofa for your home.

What are the most important things consumers should look for and ask about when shopping for upholstery?
Rick Lovegrove: Asking where a sofa, sectional or
chair is made is a great place to start. Ask the retail sales associate
the following: Where is the product made? What’s the frame construction
and warranty on the product? What can you tell me about the company that
makes it? Are eco-friendly components being used in the construction?
Our dealers love to tell their customers that G. Romano furniture is
being made just for them by a family business that has been
manufacturing upholstery since 1962.

What are the most important trends in upholstery right now?
Lovegrove: We see two major design directions:
Organic Modernism and Edgy Traditional. Organic Modernism is a clean,
uncluttered look, yet with a softer, warmer approach to modern.
Feather-filled seating is key. The look has an airy/loft feel. There are
no matching sofa sets here—this is for a more eclectic setting.
Meanwhile, Edgy Traditional looks of the past, yet offers an updated
approach to scale and fabric application. Here, tufting is a key
feature.

What about color and pattern … what looks right for 2012?
Lovegrove: Soft, linen neutrals and menswear
flannels continue to lead the way. Color is creeping back in as an
accent, however, with orange, citron and navy as complements to
charcoal- and platinum-colored sofas.